Rob Brewer

Chief Information Security Officer

Senior Management

More about Rob Brewer

As Chief Information Security Officer at CloudTech24, I lead security strategy, governance and operational delivery. I help our clients’ executive teams make informed decisions about cyber risk. My role involves understanding how a customer’s business actually works, where the real risks sit, and what it takes to reduce them in a way that lasts, using existing capabilities wherever possible.

My background spans hands-on technical delivery and board-level advisory to clients across fintech, financial services, legal and other regulated industries. I also own our ISO 27001 programme and the ISMS behind it. As AI moves into everyday business use, I also ensure that our usage of AI aligns to best practise through governance and policy, and advise leadership and customers on safe adoption, aligning toward emerging standards such as ISO 42001 and the EU AI Act.

Outside of work, I’m a proud dad to two brilliant daughters and a lifelong LEGO enthusiast – if we’ve had a video call, chances are you’ve seen a few of my builds in the background. I’m also a passionate gamer and PC builder, a hobby I picked up in the early 2000s with my dad, who first sparked my interest in computers. Fun fact: back in the day, I was Europe’s #1 ranked Battlefield 1942 player – proof that my competitive streak goes way back!

Blogs by Rob Brewer

Mandatory MFA for Google Cloud users by the end of 2025

Google is taking the next step towards secure cloud security by making multi-factor authentication (MFA) mandatory for all Google Cloud users by the end of 2025. With an increase in global cyberattacks in the last two years, the second quarter of 2024 saw a 30% increase compared to Q2 2023. This has led to an…

What to do if you find your email on the dark web

Knowing or finding out that your email address is on the dark web and has been compromised is a scary thought and you must understand what that means and what actions to take in case you ever find yourself in that exact situation. You’ll start to notice that your email may be receiving more phishing…

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What to do if your laptop is stolen

Your laptop is full of personal data that could cost you dearly in the wrong hands. So, if your computer is stolen, what can you do to protect the data on your laptop and recover the loss of your hardware? This blog looks at what to do if your laptop is stolen and how to…

What Is The Difference Between Cyber Security and Information Security?

Cyber security is a rapidly evolving industry. Threat actors and security engineers work in both a proactive and reactive manner, and little stay the same for a long period of time. As a result, the types of things that cyber security protects and the way in which it is implemented evolves. The value placed on…

Optimise Security with Our Guide to Microsoft 365 Policy Management

What is Microsoft 365 Policy Management – and why might modern businesses want to explore it? In this guest blog from Microsoft tenant management experts inforcer, Graham Morrison, M365 Solutions Architect, explores how a little policy knowledge goes a long way – and how your Microsoft partner can help take your Microsoft 365 Business Premium…

Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365

The trend of saving company files locally is on the decline. People enjoy the independence, remote access to data, and often lower costs that come with cloud applications and managed cloud services. These advantages are key when considering Google Workspace versus Microsoft 365, the two leading productivity suites in the cloud. With a solid 50%…

Could Your Employees Spot A Sophisticated Phish? This One Did.

This blog was authored by one of our Cyber Operations Analysts, Yash. Phishing attacks remain one of the most common and dangerous cybersecurity threats today. They rely on deception, enticing recipients to click on malicious links or download harmful attachments. However, the situation becomes even more complex when the phishing email appears to come from…

Phishing 101: 7 ways to spot a phishing email

Phishing attacks are on the rise. In 2024, the number of phishing scams increased by 34%. This figure represents millions of malicious emails zipping across the web daily. It’s not all doom and gloom, though. Armed with enough information, it is possible to spot a phishing email before any damage is done. Here’s how to…

Announcing Our New Advance Domain Security Service

On Monday 7th October 2024, CloudTech24 are pleased to announce the release of our new Advanced Domain Security service, in partnership with PowerDMARC. Our new service helps customers secure their domain and protect them from security threats such as email spoofing and failed mail delivery. Advanced Domain Security; Monitored and Managed By Our Security Team…